Turkey – Scott #s 1708-09, used
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Turkey 1966 “Keban Dam Project” set (Scott #1708–1709). Used. Features aerial and scenic views of the Euphrates River dam and bridge near Elazığ.
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Turkey Scott #1708–1709 (1966) — “Keban Dam Project” — Used
Issued in 1966 by the Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Postaları (Republic of Turkey Post), this two-stamp set celebrates the construction of the Keban Dam—one of the largest and most ambitious infrastructure projects in modern Turkish history.
Located on the Euphrates River in eastern Anatolia, the Keban Dam was a symbol of national progress, providing hydroelectric power, irrigation, and flood control while marking Turkey’s modernization efforts during the 1960s.
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50 kuruş — Depicts a dramatic aerial view of the dam and its turquoise reservoir framed by rugged Anatolian cliffs.
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60 kuruş — Shows the Keban Dam site and the bridge crossing the Euphrates, emphasizing engineering achievement and regional development.
Printed by Tifdruk, Istanbul, both stamps combine natural color tones with realistic photographic-style artwork, capturing the monumental scale of this national project.
Condition: Used.
Scott Catalog Numbers: #1708–1709.
Issued: 1966.
Printer: Tifdruk, Istanbul.
Theme: Engineering / Dams / Hydroelectric Power / National Development.
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